Chip Darius, President. (cdarius@safetypriority.com) Mr. Darius has been active in safety and emergency response since 1980, and has been providing specialized OSHA compliance consulting and training since 1990. A dynamic and interactive trainer, at ease from the board room to the work site, he has authored 3 guidebooks and multiple articles, and has designed more than 200 specialized courses in safety and trainer development. Professional credentials and affiliations include:
- Regional Faculty, OSHA Training Institute Region 1 Education Center (New England) since 2002
- OHST - certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist
- CET - Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer
- CIT - Certified Instructional Technologist
- FST - certified Forklift Safety Technician
- EMT - certified Emergency Medical Technician since 1980
- Certified Flagger Instructor, National Safety Council
- Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer
- National Safety Council Master Instructor: First Aid, CPR & AED
- Past Vice President for the Connecticut Valley Chapter (2 terms), and active member of the Consultants Practice, American Society of Safety Engineers
- Chair of the Body of Knowledge Committee, Legal Services Branch of the American Society of Safety Engineers Council on Practices & Standards
- National Advisory Board member for OSHA Compliance Advisor, a newsletter published by Business & Legal Reports, serving over 10,000 safety professionals throughout North America
- Served as principal member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
- Experienced forensic litigation consultant and expert witness. State and federal cases, for both plaintiffs and defendants.
- Competent person - supported scaffolds
- Competent person - excavations
- Competent person - fall protection
- Member of the National Safety Council
- Member of the National Fire Protection Association
- Member of the Scaffold & Access Industry Association
- Safety & Health Advisory Council, Connecticut Business & Industry Association
- Life Member, Cromwell Fire Department, Cromwell, CT
- Certified Emergency Medical Services Instructor (past)
- Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (past)
In addition to safety qualifications, Mr. Darius holds a Master's degree in Communication Sciences from The University of Connecticut.
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